Review of Guardianship or Administration Order

After the appointment of a guardian or administrator, SAT will specify a period within five years in which the order is to be reviewed. At a review, SAT will determine whether a guardian or administrator is still necessary and if so, whether the terms of the original order need to be amended.

A review must also be held before this specified date if necessary, if the Guardian or Administrator:

• dies
• wishes to be discharged from their responsibilities
• is no longer able to fulfil their responsibilities to the person with the decision-making disability because of physical or mental incapacity
• is found to have been guilty of neglect or misconduct in relation to the person with the decision-making disability.

People that can apply to SAT at any time for a review are:

• the person with the decision-making disability;
• the guardian (but only in respect of the guardianship order under which they act);
• the administrator (but only in respect of the administration order under which they act);
• the Public Advocate; or
• the Public Trustee.

Other interested parties will first need to apply for leave to apply for a review.